TELEVISION
Welcome to my digital media portfolio. This site showcases the professional work of Dan Grohl, a 20-year media veteran. Here, you can explore a collection of projects ranging from news production to digital content creation. Each project reflects a commitment to excellence and a passion for effective communication.
Bomb Cyclone Aftermath
Producer
A tornado warning and a bomb cyclone made for a crazy 24 hours in Western Washington. he winds brought wide-spread damage. Everything from homes to cars to buses were crushed by falling trees and utility poles. Hundreds of thousands of people were without power. As families hunkered down, the KOMO News team got to work, providing breaking updates to keep people safe. Our field crews faced many obstacles but managed to overcome everything from weak cell signals, numerous roadblocks, downed trees, and down power lines to provide a much-needed service for our viewers.
Election Night 2024
Producer
Special coverage of the 2024 General Election. During this newscast, Republican Presidential Nominee Donald Trump declared victory and spoke to a crowd of supporters. This also has extensive coverage of races in Washington state and Seattle.
Ice Storm
Producer
A once-in-a-decade winter threat takes aim at Western Washington. The region was paralyzed by a thick coat of ice caused by hours and hours of freezing rain. Everything outside was under a sheet of ice. Flights were cancelled; cars, trucks, and people were slipping and sliding everywhere. Crews were racing to restore power to thousands after ice-covered trees and utility poles brought down power lines. KOMO News had crews in every corner of the region, bringing important and potentially life-saving information to our viewers waiting for everything to thaw.
KOMO MNF Pregame Show
Producer
Russell Returns! For the first time since he was traded to the Denver Broncos, Russell Wilson comes back to Seattle for one of the most highly anticipated NFL matchups of the 2022 season. I produced this pregame show for KOMO which aired immediately before the Monday Night Football game on ABC.
I-5 Explosion & Ferry Crash
Producer
Nominated for 2022 NATAS NW Emmy for Best Evening Newscast. A fiery and explosive scene as a truck carrying flammable gas tanks catches fire on I-5, right in the heart of Seattle. Meanwhile, a Washington State Ferry makes a hard landing at a ferry terminal severely damaging the boat and the dock.
November Storm
Producer
Winner of 2015 NATAS NW Emmy Award for Best Morning Newscast. This is an 11am Newscast for KOMO TV's coverage an incoming wind storm. As producer, I led a team of about 20 people to create this newscast. While the windstorm ended up being a bit underwhelming, the newscast was praised for overall content, presentation, enterprise, format, and writing.